Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Updated August 2026
The typical wait to see a consultant is
6 weeks
That's 1½ months
The NHS General Medicine waiting list at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has 44 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 6 weeks from GP referral. About 9 in 10 General Medicine patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 3.6 weeks shorter than in August 2025. It's moved up 24 places in the national league for this department's; now 31 out of 75 hospitals.
Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.
Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.
The national average wait to see a consultant is about 9 weeks. This hospital is faster than the national average.
Ranked 31st out of 75 hospitals nationally for this department
Ranked 4th out of 12 in London
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Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 44 patients on its General Medicine waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 6 weeks.
About 91% of General Medicine patients at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.
Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare General Medicine waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.
This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.